FIFA upheld the suspension from football of Blatter and Platini

FIFA upheld a 90-day suspension from soccer President Joseph Blatter and UEFA head Michel Platini.

FIFA has upheld the disqualification of the head of the organization Joseph Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini. Recall, the officials were suspended from football for 90 days in connection with suspected corruption.

In accordance with article 67 of the FIFA statutes, this decision may be appealed to the court of arbitration for sport (CAS)“, – informs the official website of the organization.

Earlier there was information that the law enforcement bodies of Switzerland have opened a case against FIFA President Sepp Blatter. The ethics Committee of FIFA has suspended the head of the organization from duty for 90 days. The same measures were taken against UEFA President Michel Platini.

Recall that in late may a number of officials of the organization were arrested on charges of bribery. Evidence had been obtained by the US authorities.

After the announcement, Sepp Blatter resignation from the post of President FIFA investigation continued.